U.S. senators urge Biden to support raising the mandatory retirement age for pilots to 67.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including John Thune and Marsha Blackburn, have asked the Biden administration to support raising the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots. They want the U.S. to advocate for this change at the International Civil Aviation Organization, arguing that experienced pilots are vital for safety. Congress previously rejected raising the age from 65 to 67.

November 20, 2024
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